caleb

Pronunciation
KAY-leb

Gender
male

Origin

Hebrew

Ranking

  51 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Whole-hearted; Dog-like; Man's best friend

Caleb is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word kelev, meaning "dog," though other theories suggest it comes from the Hebrew elements kol, meaning "whole," and lev, meaning "heart." Therefore, it may translate to "whole-hearted." In the Old Testament, Caleb was one of the 12 spies sent into Canaan by Moses. "Good Morning America" host Sara Haines named her third child Caleb Joseph, born in 2019, while "Scandal" actress Kerry Washington welcomed a son named Caleb Kelechi with her retired NFL star of a husband, Nnamdi Asomugha.

Famous People Named Caleb

  Caleb Dressel

  Olympic swimmer known for his speed and sportsmanship

  Caleb McLaughlin

  Actor known for his role in the TV series 'Stranger Things'

  Caleb Followill

  Lead singer of the band Kings of Leon

  Caleb Bradham

  Pharmacist who invented Pepsi-Cola

  Caleb Landry Jones

  Actor and musician known for his diverse roles in films

  Caleb Swanigan

  Professional basketball player and advocate for youth education

  Caleb Ewan

  Professional cyclist known for his sprinting abilities

  Caleb Hyles

  YouTuber and musician known for his cover songs

  Caleb Carr

  Author known for his historical thrillers

  Caleb Joseph

  Professional baseball player known for his teamwork

Famous Media with people Named Caleb

    Caleb Widogast

    A character from the popular web series 'Critical Role'  

    Caleb Prior

    A character from the 'Divergent' book series  

    Caleb's Crossing

    A historical novel by Geraldine Brooks  

    Caleb the Camel

    A character from a children's book series about adventures in the desert  

    Caleb's Secret

    A mystery book for children about uncovering hidden treasures  

    Caleb's Quest

    A fantasy adventure game where players help Caleb find magical artifacts  

    Caleb's Clubhouse

    A children's TV show about friendship and problem-solving  

    Caleb's World

    An animated series about a young boy exploring different cultures  

    Caleb's Journey

    A graphic novel about a young hero's journey through mythical lands  

    Caleb's Adventure

    A fun board game where players join Caleb on exciting quests